Dustin Shultz, MFT

Dustin Shultz, MFT This page is about mental health, spirituality, well-being, therapy and how to live a full life. Dustin (Dusty) Shultz, M.A.

is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and adjunct faculty at Azusa Pacific University. He is passionate about helping people develop into healthy and whole individuals who seek to embrace life. Dusty is known for his warm personality and his gentle way of bringing insight and wisdom to each person. He works in a relational and collaborative way, respecting each person's unique experience of life. Dusty has experience working with adolescence, men, women, and couples. He has had success in helped those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, divorce, identity, sexuality, substance use, cutting, life transitions, grief and shame. Dusty received his Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University and a Bachelor's degree in Ministry from Hope International University. His 15 years of spiritual counseling allows him to work with people who desire soul care in conjunction with therapy. Dusty has spoken at workshops on parenting, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, marriages, and spiritual growth.

How Therapy Actually Works (and Why It’s Not Just Talking)Dustin Shultz
10/27/2025

How Therapy Actually Works (and Why It’s Not Just Talking)Dustin Shultz

Therapy is more than venting or getting advice. Learn what really happens in therapy, how change takes root, and why good therapy goes deeper than just talking things out.

When Couples Get Stuck in a Double BindDustin Shultz
10/21/2025

When Couples Get Stuck in a Double BindDustin Shultz

Feeling stuck in your relationship? Learn what a double bind is, why it traps couples, and practical strategies to break the cycle and reconnect.

10/14/2025

Remember! Coping is not a failure. It is part of being human. But don’t stop there. Healing is possible! Coping helps us survive, and healing helps us thrive!

When Faith Hurts: Finding Peace When Your Faith and Relationships CollideDustin Shultz
10/13/2025

When Faith Hurts: Finding Peace When Your Faith and Relationships CollideDustin Shultz

When faith becomes painful, it can affect your sense of belonging and relationships. Learn how to heal spiritual wounds and find peace between faith, love, and authenticity.

The Difference Between Coping and HealingDustin Shultz
10/07/2025

The Difference Between Coping and HealingDustin Shultz

Learn the difference between coping and healing. Discover how to move from short-term survival strategies to deep emotional growth and freedom.

Rebuilding Trust: What Couples Need Beyond “I’m Sorry”Dustin Shultz
09/29/2025

Rebuilding Trust: What Couples Need Beyond “I’m Sorry”Dustin Shultz

“I’m sorry” isn’t enough to repair betrayal. Discover how couples rebuild trust through empathy, consistency, and accountability.

When Old Wounds Resurface: Why Past Trauma Shows Up in New RelationshipsDustin Shultz
09/24/2025

When Old Wounds Resurface: Why Past Trauma Shows Up in New RelationshipsDustin Shultz

Learn why past trauma resurfaces in new relationships and how awareness, compassion, and therapy can help you heal and grow closer.

09/23/2025
Healing from Collective Trauma in the Wake of Charlie Kirk’s DeathDustin Shultz
09/16/2025

Healing from Collective Trauma in the Wake of Charlie Kirk’s DeathDustin Shultz

Tragedies in public life stir grief, anger, and division. Explore how collective trauma affects us and ways to begin bridging divides and finding hope together after the tragedy of Charlie Kirk.

09/12/2025
When Violence Finds Us Through Screens: Healing from Secondary TraumaDustin Shultz
09/11/2025

When Violence Finds Us Through Screens: Healing from Secondary TraumaDustin Shultz

Witnessing violence online can leave lasting emotional scars. Learn how secondary trauma from news and social media impacts us and explore practical steps for healing.

When Two Become Three: Understanding Triangulation in RelationshipsDustin Shultz
09/05/2025

When Two Become Three: Understanding Triangulation in RelationshipsDustin Shultz

Triangulation can create distance and misunderstanding in relationships. Learn how indirect communication impacts couples and how awareness can foster connection.

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